Zany Collection

The Cawston Ostrich Farm - South Pasadena, California, USA. A large ostrich pulls a wheeled cart, containing an enthusiastic lady passenger! The boss of the farm in bowler hat stands proudly behind

Pop group The Scaffold, from left, John Gorman, Roger McGough and Mike McGear (real name Peter Michael McCartney, the brother of Paul McCartney) pictured in Newcastle 5 October 1971

North East childrens television programme Byker Grove, which was filmed in Newcastle Television duo Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly otherwise known as Ant & Dec 7 January 1994 circa

Kano Airport, Nigeria - Camel rider with horn (and spare camel...). Date: circa 1960s

The Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire
The Passage and doorway of the Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire. During the early 19th century, mining in the area caused one side of the building to begin gradually sinking

The Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire - Doorway
The Doorway of the Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire. During the early 19th century, mining in the area caused one side of the building to begin gradually sinking

The Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire - Sitting Room
The Sitting Room of the Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire. During the early 19th century, mining in the area caused one side of the building to begin gradually sinking

Boiling a kettle by will power 1932
Major Raymond Phillips with the apparatus, by which he claimed to cause an electrical gramophone or kettle to operate. The human body acted, he said, as an earth

King of the Bean, 14th century
The medieval game of King of the Bean, a mock royal procession led by a zany, 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England

Medieval games: boy diving for apples on a bench while another boy threatens to upend the bench and dunk the boy in the tub (top)

Z, Zany (colour litho)
5234237 Z, Zany (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Z, Zany. Pictorial alphabet, late 19th century.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Picture Alphabet (colour litho)
2817253 Picture Alphabet (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture Alphabet)

North East Festivals Comedians Paul Rogan, with bottle of Newcastle Brown Ale, and Simon Clayton launch the Newcastle Comedy Festival 20 September 1994

North East band Deja Vu (l to r) Peter, Paul, Robb and Charlie 3 April 1976

North East band Deja Vu (l to r) Peter, Paul, Robb and Charlie 3 April 1976

Four Queens on a Jack - Four Women riding a donkey. Date: circa 1905

Kislovodsk - Russia - a humourous card
A humourous card depicting an unlucky airship passenger dangling rather precariously over the mountains near Kislovodsk, Russia, suspended only by his jacket and the strength of the anchor rope

Baby feeding directly from a goat
An Indian Baby feeds directly from a goat in possibly the most bizarre and unsettling postcard ever produced.... Date: circa 1920s

Two jovial Easter bunnies, one looking rather mad, dancing away to the tunes produced from the violin of his friend! Date: circa 1920s

Zulu children arriving out of giant eggs
A very surreal and slightly disturbing postcard showing Fresh arrivals - a group of young Zulu toddlers emerging fully-formed out of giant eggs! Date: circa 1903

Catch of Giant Pike near Port Washington, Ohio, USA
Catch of (quite unbelievable!) Giant Pike near Port Washington, Ohio, USA Date: circa 1916

Taking home a little Pisa, Italy
A giant carries away the principal sights of Pisa, Italy, including the Leaning Tower, the Baptistry and the Duomo. Date: 1900

Fun Seaside Transport - Bubble Boating. This postcard was presented as an award for correct dictation in 1931! Date: late 1920s

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Usti nad Labem (German: Aussig) - a city in the Czech Republic. The significance of the male Mary Poppins is slightly less clear, but rather wonderful! Date: 1904

The logical response to a question fom the older generation
" Now, Boy, where does Port wine come from?" " From the Public- ouse." !!! Date: circa 1890s

Utah, Digital distortion road sign at end of road. Credit as: Steve Satushek / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

A Crystal Set-to by William Heath Robinson
A somewhat startling wireless development witnessed on Hampstead Heath during the broadcasting of an interesting dance programme

Man turning into a cat
A gentleman visits his Doctor with the distinct impression he is turning into a cat.... by the evidence on show he is correct

Alphabet / Z for Zany
Z - was a Zany, who looked a great fool

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Step into a world of zany wonders. From the Cawston Ostrich Farm in South Pasadena, California to the enchanting Crooked House in Himley, Staffordshire, prepare for a wild ride. Discover the unexpected with Self-Help in War Time by Heath Robinson Building a Bungalow and witness the mind-boggling architecture of The Crooked House's doorway and sitting room. Lose yourself in the whimsical charm of this peculiar place where reality bends and imagination reigns supreme. As you explore further, encounter Kano Airport in Nigeria - where even camel riders sport horns. Marvel at the incredible feat of boiling a kettle by will power back in 1932. Travel back through time to witness King of the Bean festivities from the 14th century, where merriment knew no bounds. Immerse yourself in medieval games that transport you to an era filled with laughter and camaraderie. Embrace these zany moments that remind us to never take life too seriously. Let your imagination run free as you embark on this extraordinary journey through captivating locations and eccentric events. Prepare for surprises around every corner as you delve into a world that defies logic and embraces pure joy. So come along, leave behind your worries and join us on this adventure like no other – because sometimes it takes a touch of zaniness to truly appreciate life's magic.